The Regent Theatre DTLA

What The Regent Theatre DTLA does

The Regent Theatre DTLA is a privately held historic live entertainment venue operating at 448 S Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Originally opened in 1914 as The National and renamed The Regent in 1917, the venue closed in 2000 and was leased in 2012 by music promoter Mitchell Frank alongside Artist and Recreation LLC and Knitting Factory Entertainment Inc., who restored the theater to its gothic-era architectural character and added a second-story mezzanine. The 1,100+ capacity space hosts concerts, themed dance nights, comedy, theater, film screenings, watch parties, and private events, with programming produced in partnership with Spaceland Presents. The venue operates a cashless payment model and is ADA accessible, with three paid surface lots nearby and three-block proximity to Pershing Square Metro.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: primary ticket sales via Ticketmaster and box office, tiered VIP experiences (premium deck seating, mezzanine bleachers, couch and bottle service, plus VIP meet & greet packages), private event rentals booked via [email protected], and ancillary services including a $7 bag check and merchandise. On-site F&B is operated through two sub-brands: Prufrock Pizzeria, an in-house Neapolitan wood-fired pizzeria opening one hour before doors for pre-show dining, and The Love Song, an in-house bar that also functions as a secondary stage. Marketing is multi-channel, relying on organic social (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook), a weekly email newsletter for presale access, and earned media coverage in LA Times, LA Curbed, and LA Downtowner. The venue is currently operating with events scheduled through 2027 and a headcount of 51-100 employees.

Name

The Regent Theatre DTLA

Legal name

The Regent DTLA

Website

https://regentdtla.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Regent Theatre DTLA is a 1,100+ capacity historic live entertainment venue in Downtown Los Angeles, hosting concerts, themed dance nights, film screenings, comedy, theater, and private events, with in-house F&B via Prufrock Pizzeria and The Love Song bar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Live event venue
• Concert hosting
• Historic theater
• Event ticketing
• Private event rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales for concerts, events, and special performances sold through Ticketmaster platform and box office.
2. Food and Beverage: In-house Neapolitan-style wood fired pizza at Prufrock Pizzeria, pizza slices, candy, popcorn, snacks at bars, and late night happy hour on select dates.
3. VIP Services: Premium viewing seating upgrades with dedicated server, couch and bottle service with premium mezzanine seating, dedicated server for VIP experience.
4. Private Event Rental: Venue rental for private events, parties, and special occasions with booking inquiries through [email protected].
5. Ancillary Services: Bag check service for $7, merchandise sales at events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Regent Theatre DTLA is a 1,100+ capacity historic live music and event venue in Downtown Los Angeles that sells tickets to concerts, themed dance nights, theater performances, film screenings, comedy shows, and special events through Ticketmaster and its on-site box office. The venue supplements ticket revenue with in-house Neapolitan wood-fired pizza (Prufrock Pizzeria), bar service (The Love Song), VIP premium seating and bottle service upgrades, and private venue rentals for parties and corporate events.

Product overview

The Regent Theatre DTLA is a single-unit historic live music venue offering ticketed concerts, themed dance nights, theater performances, movie screenings, and special events. The venue also operates an in-house pizzeria (Prufrock Pizzeria) and bar (The Love Song), along with VIP experiences and private event rentals. The company sells tickets primarily through Ticketmaster and Ticketweb platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prufrock Pizzeria: In-house Neapolitan-style wood fired pizza restaurant serving artisanal pies and other food items. Located within The Regent Theatre DTLA.
• The Love Song

Products and services

• The Regent Theatre DTLA Historic 1,100+ capacity live music and event venue in Downtown Los Angeles featuring a sloped floor, proscenium archway, gothic-inspired ceiling, and second-story mezzanine. Hosts ticketed concerts, themed dance nights, theater performances, movie screenings, comedy shows, and special events.
• Prufrock Pizzeria In-house Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzeria located within The Regent Theatre DTLA, serving personal pizzas and offering pizza slices, candy, popcorn, and snacks at all venue bars. Open approximately one hour before doors for pre-show dining.
• The Love Song Bar In-house bar located within The Regent Theatre DTLA offering beverages, late-night happy hour on select dates, and a separate stage for multi-artist events.
• Private Event Rental Venue rental service for private events, parties, corporate functions, and special occasions, with booking inquiries handled directly via [email protected].

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing partner powering online ticket sales, advance purchases, and VIP upgrade add-ons. Ticketmaster branding visible on website footer and event pages.
• Spaceland PresentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMusic promotion partner producing and promoting events at The Regent. Spaceland logo displayed prominently on website alongside Knitting Factory logo.
• Knitting Factory Entertainment Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEntertainment partner in the venue lease and operation since 2012, along with Mitchell Frank and Artist and Recreation LLC. Co-producer of events with Spaceland.
• Artist and Recreation, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the original partnership (along with Mitchell Frank and Knitting Factory Entertainment Inc.) that took over the venue lease in 2012 and restored the theatre.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Fonda Theatre: 1,200-capacity historic single-level theater venue in Hollywood, LA, hosting concerts across indie, hip-hop, and electronic genres. Directly comparable to The Regent in capacity, historic character, and concert-focused programming in the LA market.
• The Wiltern: Historic ~1,900-capacity theater venue in the Koreatown/Westlake area of Los Angeles, hosting concerts and live events. Operated by Live Nation, comparable in mid-size historic theater positioning, programming mix, and LA market overlap with The Regent.
• The Greek Theatre: 5,900-capacity outdoor amphitheater in Griffith Park, LA, operated by AEG. Comparable as a mid-to-large historic live-entertainment venue in LA, hosting similar concert programming with overlapping artist draws.
• The Novo by Microsoft (formerly Club Nokia): 2,100-capacity theater at LA Live in Downtown LA, hosting concerts and special events. Comparable to The Regent in format, downtown location, and concert-led programming, with overlapping artist routing.
• Belasco Theater: Recently restored ~1,500-capacity historic theater in Downtown LA offering concerts, dance nights, and VIP experiences. Closest geographic and architectural peer to The Regent, competing for similar audiences within walking distance.
• The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery: ~700-capacity historic Masonic hall venue in Hollywood, hosting intimate concerts and special events. Comparable to The Regent in historic character, single-room theater format, and indie/specialty concert programming.
• The Teragram Ballroom: ~600-capacity historic theater venue in Downtown LA hosting concerts, dance nights, and special events. Comparable to The Regent in DTLA location, historic single-room format, and indie/diverse programming mix.

Emerging players

• Knitting Factory Entertainment: Multi-venue operator and producer (Brooklyn, Boise, Spokane) with deep roots in indie/alternative touring. Peer via direct operating partnership and similar mid-size live-music venue business model.
• Spaceland Presents: LA-based independent concert promoter producing shows across multiple venues (including The Regent via partnership). Comparable as a programming-side peer in the LA live-music ecosystem, with overlapping artist rosters and audience segments.

Broad incumbents

• The Hollywood Bowl: Iconic 17,500-capacity outdoor venue in LA, operated by LA Philharmonic. Larger incumbent in the same LA live-entertainment market, competing for top-tier touring acts but in a different scale tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RegentTheaterLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/RegentTheaterLA
• Instagraminstagram.com/regenttheaterla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regentdtla

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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